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bluer. </div> <div> Sometimes when pain is bad </div> <div> It helps to think of Billie. </div> <div> With all the pain she had, </div> <div> My worries seem so silly. </div> <div> Yes, Billie's race is won, </div> <div> Enduring 'till the end. </div> <div> God says to her, "Well done </div> <div> My good and faithful friend." </div> <bR> <div> Maggie Brannon </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>